Aranda is a compact, dwarf caneless Dianella with upright to slightly arching deep green foliage. Aranda has very tight rhizome growth with a modest spread. Aranda has deep blue flowers that are held just above the foliage in spring to early summer.

Aranda makes an ideal border and edging plant.

Dimensions: 250 - 300mm tall x 350mm wide. Aranda is a caneless dwarf Dianella, with a clumping habit. It has slightly arching, semi gloss deep green foliage.

Flowers: Spring & Summer. Deep blue coloured flower buds and star flowers held among, to slightly above, the foliage, followed by purple berries.

Aspect: Grows in full sun to 90% shade. Grows well in coastal humidity and inland climates. Frost testing is currently underway with early results indicating it ill be similar to Little Jess.

Soil Types: Sandy loam, clay loam, free draining clay soils. Doesn't like water logged soils. Performs exceptionally well in improved garden soils.

Mulch Type: No problems with any well composted, processed mulch type.

Maintenance: Trim back foliage to 100mm above the ground every 2 to 3 years, if needed, to remove old foliage. Fertilize with slow release fertilizer after trimming to encourage fresh re-growth.

Available Sizes: 140mm Pots only.

Planting Rates:

Continuous border: 5 plants per Lm

Mass planting: 5 to 7 plants per m2

Specimen planting: 3 plants per Lm or 3 to 4 plants per m2